An overnight hit-and-run near Northwest 50th Street and Meridian Avenue in northwest Oklahoma City left a woman in the hospital early Tuesday, and police say the driver who hit her is still unaccounted for.
Officers say the woman suffered a broken leg and was taken to a hospital, where she is listed in stable condition. Investigators later tracked down the vehicle believed to be involved, but as of now, the person behind the wheel has not been identified and no arrests have been made.
Police Still Working Leads After Early-Morning Crash
Oklahoma City police told KOCO the collision happened around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. Officers recovered the vehicle during their initial response, though authorities have not released details about its make, model or visible damage.
Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood and pulling whatever surveillance footage they can find in hopes of pinpointing who was driving at the time of the crash.
How to Share Tips With Investigators
Anyone who saw the incident or has security or doorbell camera video from the area around Northwest 50th and Meridian is urged to contact Oklahoma City Police non-emergency dispatch at (405) 231-2121 or use the city’s police support page for additional tip‑sharing options and resources.
The city’s 911 communications center answers both 911 and the 231-2121 line, which the department uses to route non-emergency reports and tips to investigators. Getting information to police quickly can help detectives connect the recovered vehicle to a specific driver and move the case forward.
What Oklahoma Law Says About Leaving the Scene
Under Oklahoma law, leaving the scene of a crash that causes injury can be prosecuted as a felony under 47 O.S. § 10-102, with potential jail time and fines if there is a conviction, according to local legal guides. Prosecutors can pursue tougher charges if investigators determine a driver knowingly fled after causing substantial injury.
For a straightforward breakdown of what drivers are required to do after a collision in Oklahoma, see the overview from Laird Hammons Laird.
Oklahoma City police say the investigation is active and ongoing and that more information will be released as it becomes available. Anyone wanting to remain anonymous can also explore local Crime Stoppers options through established reporting channels.
